Former ‘Fantastic Four’ actor Ioan Gruffudd reflects on scrapped ‘Fantastic Four 3’ project- Deets inside!

Ioan Gruffudd, who played Reed Richards in the ‘Fantastic Four’ films, revealed that a planned third movie was scrapped despite the success of the first two. He praised working with Doug Jones as the Silver Surfer. The decision was internal and beyond his control. The original films featured Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, and…

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‘My name missing from draft voter list’: Tejashwi Yadav questions Election Commission; asks ‘how will I contest polls?’

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav claimed his name is absent from the Election Commission’s draft voter list. He mentioned filling out the enumeration form during the special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Yadav questioned how he would contest the upcoming assembly elections. Janata Dal (United) responded, accusing Tejashwi of misleading the public…

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UGC NET sees 14% rise in PhD qualifiers, but 6% JRF cap may hinder research growth

Over 1.28 lakh candidates qualified for PhD admissions via UGC NET June 2025, reflecting growing academic interest. However, only 5,269 secured Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs), highlighting a major funding gap. Experts warn this imbalance threatens research quality and inclusivity, as many scholars face financial stress. Despite expanded eligibility, stagnant JRF numbers and budget limitations persist….

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‘Gambling runs deep in American culture’: Nithin Kamath slams misleading India–US trading comparisons

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath challenges comparisons between Indian and US options trading, citing lower leverage and market maturity in India. He argues that focusing solely on trading volumes is misleading, as US markets involve significantly higher capital per trade and a greater prevalence of institutional investors. Kamath also criticizes the speculative culture in the US, emphasizing…

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Tennis roundup: Sevastova topples Pegula, Swiatek advances in Montreal; Fritz, Shelton progress in Toronto

Anastasija Sevastova triumphed over Jessica Pegula at the WTA Canadian Open, setting up a fourth-round match with Naomi Osaka. Iga Swiatek also advanced, while Taylor Fritz ended Canadian hopes at the ATP Toronto Masters. Other players like Madison Keys, Amanda Anisimova, Andrey Rublev, and Frances Tiafoe progressed in their respective matches.

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KCET Round 1 seat allotment results 2025 to be released today at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

KCET Round 1 seat allotment results 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the KCET Round 1 seat allotment results 2025 today on its official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates who participated in the Phase 1 counselling can check their allotment status using their CET number and date of birth. The final allotment follows the release…

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Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu appeals to PM Modi to honour Thirukkural as India’s National Book this Independence Day

Renowned Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the ‘Thirukkural’ as the ‘National Book of India’. In a statement addressed to the Prime Minister, Vairamuthu highlighted the Thirukkural’s universal moral code transcending boundaries. He urged Modi to announce this on the upcoming 79th Independence Day, emphasizing its significance as a…

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‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ director Ashwin Kumar picks Ram Charan as ideal Lord Ram, here’s why

Director Ashwin Kumar, fresh off the success of ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’, envisions Ram Charan as the ideal Lord Ram for a live-action MCU film, citing his powerful portrayal in ‘RRR’. Meanwhile, Charan’s recent film ‘Game Changer’ underperformed despite high expectations. He is currently filming ‘Peddi’, a rural sports action drama slated for release in March 2026.

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